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Golfer in backswing with driver.

Rules Guy: Is it a penalty to hit a ball that falls off the tee during your backswing?

What do you do if your ball falls off the tee in your backswing and you hit it anyway? Is that a penalty? Rules Guy has the answer.
Driving
tommy fleetwood hits a driver off the tee

Hit longer (and straighter!) drives with Tommy Fleetwood’s simple tee drill

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at a drill from Tommy Fleetwood that will help you hit longer — and straighter — drives.
Instruction
jon rahm takes a divot from the fairway

What you can learn about your swing by looking at your divot

In this edition of Timeless Tips we pulled an article from the 1970s about what you can learn from your divots.
Approach Shots
rory mcilroy hits a shot during the 2024 open championship

Rory McIlroy’s favorite drill can help you get the club into prime position

In today’s edition of Play Smart, we look at one of Rory McIlroy’s favorite drills and explain how it can help your game.
Instruction
collin morikawa swings during the 2024 open championship

How does Collin Morikawa’s swing work? We break it down

Two-time major champ Collin Morikawa is a case study in what it takes to drive it deep and straight: Hold nothing back.
Short Game
xander schauffele hits a pitch shot during the 2024 olympics

How to hit the perfect ‘vanilla’ pitch shot around the greens

If you want to build a solid foundation for shots around the green, you must masters a “vanilla” pitch shot.
Short Game
kellie stenzel demonstrates short-game move

Use this can’t-miss move to revamp your short game

Having trouble getting up-and-down around the greens? Use this move from Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel to revamp your short game.
Fairway Woods
taylormade qi10 fairway wood

This fairway wood claimed gold, silver and bronze at the Olympics

Although three countries were represented on the mens golf podium at the Paris Olympics, they all had one club in common.
Accessories
Nexbelts from Fairway Jockey

Upgrade your on-course style with a new Nexbelt

A new belt can enhance your outfit by making a serious statement with exotic leathers or bright colors. Check out our favorites from Nexbelt.
Gear
scottie scheffler's taylormade p7tw irons pictured at Olympics

Winner’s bag: Scottie Scheffler’s gear at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Take a closer look at the equipment Scottie Scheffler used to secure a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic golf competition.
Gear
TaylorMade BRNR Copper Mini driver at address with golf ball on golf course

Should I swap my 3-wood for a mini driver? Fully Equipped Mailbag

GOLF’s Jonathan Wall delves into the question of whether it’s worth ditching your 3-wood in favor of a new mini driver.
Gear
Fairway Jockey Red White and Blue collection.

Show off your Team USA spirit with the Red, White and Blue collection on Fairway Jockey

With Team USA athletes going for gold in Paris, show off your team spirit with the Red, White and Blue collection on Fairway Jockey.
Fairway Woods
xander schauffele apex uw

Xander Schauffele’s favorite club made an Olympic return

The two-time major winner made one change to his equipment setup as he chases Olympic gold at Le Golf National.
Gear
Sure thing club

Topgolf creates non-conforming club to help golfers experience the perfect shot

To help make learning and experiencing golf easier and more fun, Topgolf has created The Sure Thing golf club.
News
Jordan Spieth after his round on the 18th during day two of The Open at Royal Troon

‘Never experienced anything like this’: Jordan Spieth at troubling crossroads

Jordan Spieth has had another quiet season, at least partly due to his chronic wrist injury. In the off-season, he plans to take action.
News
Jordan Spieth looks on during the Open Championship.

FedEx Cup bubble watch: Who’s in danger of missing the playoffs?

Jordan Spieth hasn’t had the season he’s wanted. Is it enough to get him to the playoffs? See who else is on the FedEx Cup Playoffs bubble.
News
Olympic rings for Olympic golf event displayed on golf course

2024 Women’s Olympic Golf Wednesday TV, streaming: How to watch Round 1 in Paris

How to watch the 2024 Women’s Olympic Golf Event on Wednesday, including full Olympics TV coverage and streaming info for Round 1 in Paris.
News
katie ledecky smiles separated by a photo of Nelly Korda laughing

How Katie Ledecky played a role in Nelly Korda’s Olympic arrival

Katie Ledecky and Nelly Korda usually don’t share much common ground. Except, of course, at the Paris Olympics.
News
Thor and Madelene Stavnar

This Olympic golfer and her father made a wild bet. Against all odds, she won it

Six years ago, Norwegian golfer Madelene Stavnar made a creative bet with her father. The result is on full display at the Olympics.
News
Sunset photo of the 2nd green of the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course

Wells Fargo Championship gets new sponsor, moves to Philadelphia for 2025

The PGA Tour announced a new sponsor for the Signature Event formally known as the Wells Fargo Championship and a new venue for 2025.
News
a picture of pga tour rules officials

3 days with the PGA Tour rules team: ‘Hours of boredom, moments of terror’

For PGA Tour rules officials, there’s a lot more to the job than what fans see on TV. We spent a tournament with them for an inside look.
Travel
A look at Le Golf National

Olympic course guide: 5 things to know about Le Golf National

As Olympic golf gets underway in the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, here’s a quick look at the course the men and women will play.
Travel
The Chateaux Course, by Bill Coore, is one of two 18-hole designs at Cabot Bordeaux.

An ideal wine-and-golf pairing: Fast-growing Cabot acquires resort in Bordeaux

With its purchase of Golf du Medoc, in the famed wine region, Cabot expands its footprint to continental Europe.
Travel
spyglass hill golf course

This $5 greens fee might be the greatest deal in golf

At Spyglass Hill Golf Course, on the Monterey Peninsula, green fees are normally $495. A new arrangement lets kids play for much less.
Travel
the 18th hole at royal troon

Meet the 10 courses in the Open Championship rota

The R&A hosts its biggest tournament at some of the finest links courses in the world. Here are the courses in the Open Championship rota.
Travel
The Kings Course at Gleneagles, in Scotland.

The most underrated course in Scotland? Here’s what our experts say

There are 500-plus courses in Scotland, including this year’s Open host, Royal Troon. But only one counts as the biggest sleeper.
Travel
A golfer tees off at the Old Course at St. Andrews.

Planning a buddies’ trip to Scotland? Here are 5 things to know

The ancient birthplace of the game, Scotland is also an adult playground and a popular spot for group golf getaways.
Travel
A side-by-side image of Royal Portrush and Royal Birkdale.

Open Championship future sites: Here are the next 2 courses

The Open Championship has just two future course selections made. Here is where golf’s oldest major is headed in 2025 and 2026.
Lifestyle
Si Woo Kim of South Korea plays his second shot on the 11th hole during day two of The 152nd Open championship at Royal Troon on July 19, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Wyndham Championship betting guide: 6 picks our expert loves this week

The Wyndham Championship begins on Thursday at Sedgefield CC. Here are 6 players our expert loves — and why he thinks you should too.
Food
A plate of seared scallops

The keys to making perfectly seared scallops, courtesy of a New England chef

New England chef Omari Shaw shares the keys to making succulent, delicious and restaurant-quality scallops at home.
Lifestyle
Jack Russell Terrier pissing in the park on the grass.

Dog pee damaging your lawn? Here’s what to do when your pooch takes relief

Among the many pests that can damage your grass: dog pee. Here, according to a superintendent, is how to get ahead of the problem.
Lifestyle
Collin Morikawa joins the Scoop with Claire Rogers.

WATCH: Collin Morikawa joins the Scoop to reveal how he met his wife, Olympic hopes and more

Collin Morikawa discussed the Olympics, how “Call of Duty” helped him win the 2021 Open Championship and more on this episode of the Scoop.
Lifestyle
Collin Morikawa hits a shot during a practice round prior to the start of the men's Olympic Golf competition.

Men’s Olympic Golf betting guide: 5 picks our expert loves this week

The men’s Olympic Golf competition begins Thursday at Le Golf National. Here’s who our expert likes to win gold.
Lifestyle
whiskey on a table

8 new American whiskies perfect to sip on this summer

Here are eight new whiskies that are proof that even when the temperatures skyrocket, there’s a bourbon, rye, or single malt ready to sip.
Lifestyle
A frustrated man mowing a lawn

A homeowner wonders why his grass won’t grow. A superintendent has ideas

On a tree-shaded site in Rochester, N.Y., a homeowner can’t get grass to grow. But a golf course superintendent has some tips.

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